Roku specializes in streaming, and so far that focus is paying off. The scrappy Los Gatos, California-based firm just came off a big initial public offering, but as a company it’s still dwarfed by its main rivals in the streaming hardware game: Amazon, Apple and Google. Roku’s streaming sticks and boxes are more popular than their competitors, however, …
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You don’t need new HDMI cables for Dolby Vision HDR
With the launch of the new Apple TV 4K, cable manufacturers such as Belkin are rolling out HDMI cables they specifically claim are compatible with Dolby Vision, a flavor of high dynamic range (HDR) that delivers some of the best image quality available to compatible TVs. Belkin’s cable costs $30 for 6.6 feet (2 meters). Meanwhile Amazon Basics sells the same length …
Read More »A new PlayStation VR headset integrates headphones
Expect a minor update to Sony’s one-year-old PlayStation VR headset, according to a new blog post from Sony. It sounds like minor changes, but a few key differences could be helpful. Improved headphone integration sounds like it will allow for headphones to plug right into the visor, instead of dangling from the remote on the cord. Also, a new processing …
Read More »Roku TVs link to streaming shows from live antenna TV guide
Ever been browsing the guide on your TV, see something you like airing in the future, and say to yourself: “I wish I could watch that right now.” With a new feature on Roku TVs, you can. Smart TVs from brands like TCL, Hisense, RCA and others that run Roku’s Smart TV system have long been among CNET’s favorites. One …
Read More »Amazon Fire TV drops price on 4K HDR streaming to $70
Amid Amazon’s latest flood of Alexa-powered Echo devices, it’s easy to lose sight of the tiny new Fire TV. But it could be another big seller for the retail giant. Called simply the Amazon Fire TV, it costs $70, or £70 in the UK. That makes it nearly twice as much as the similarly sized, yet much-longer-named Amazon Fire TV Stick …
Read More »Google Assistant adds TV voice control to Nvidia Shield
Owners of Nvidia Shield, get ready to hear it talk back to you for the first time. Nvidia’s streaming/gaming geek dream box is the first TV device to receive Google Assistant, Google’s voice-based answer to Amazon’s Alexa. Just like on select phones and the Google Home speaker, now you can say “OK Google” or “Hey Google” into thin air and watch …
Read More »Deal Alert: Order a Fire TV 4K and Echo Dot bundle, save $40
Amazon’s new Fire TV 4K HDR streamer has been exposed to the world for less than 24 hours, and it’s already part of a sale. A bundle pairing the Fire TV ($70) and an Echo Dot ($50) is now available on the site for a cool $80. That’s $40 off the full price of both together. It basically means you …
Read More »Netflix brings HDR support to the iPhone 8, iPhone X and iPad Pro
You can now watch Netflix videos in Dolby Vision high dynamic range (HDR) videos on the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPad Pro (2nd generation), following the release of iOS 11. Some Android phones already enjoy HDR streaming, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Sony Xperia XZ and the LG G6. HDR expands the range of contrast …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV gets a $20 price cut after Apple TV 4K debuts
The Nvidia Shield, a 4K and HDR-compatible Android streaming device, is getting a $20 price cut, bringing the cost of a 16GB streamer and remote down to $179. The Nvidia Shield Android TV streamer, now available with remote for $179. Sarah Tew/CNET If that number sounds familiar, it’s because it’s also what you’ll need to spend on the new Apple …
Read More »Is the Apple TV 4K for you? (The 3:59, Ep. 288)
Apple, Apple, Apple. Yes, we’re capping off the week with yet another show about Apple. This time, we break down the pros and cons of the Apple TV with our own expert, David Katzmaier, in a pre-recorded segment. Special guest Carrier Milhalcik is also on hand to weigh in. Apple TV was the other announcement to land alongside the new …
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